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About this property

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests. The accommodations is located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay, 4-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay beach, nearby many island activities and walking trails through the national park to beaches offering snorkeling. Guests can find an outdoor deck bar serving food and drinks overlooking the resort pool. Other amenities include free WiFi at the deck bar, shared kitchen and coin laundry facilities. Daily wildlife tours are conducted on site with onsite rangers offering an educational experience with Australian wildlife at Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer. Free bird feeding daily is offered. The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkeling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures. Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer is 25 minutes from Townsville by Sealink QLD fast catamaran. Guests bring their own vehicle on Magnetic Island ferries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    Italy Italy
    I loved my stay in the Bounce hostel. On my arrival (on a Sunday) they had a pizza night and a dj playing good music in the pool area, which was the perfect welcome for me. Great layout, immersed in the nature. If you are lucky enough you can spot...
  • Colleen
    United States United States
    Eco park feel was great, multigenerational, great kitchen facility and casual reception/restaurant/pool area. Felt very welcoming. Location was fantastic for great hiking to beautiful beaches.
  • Jillian
    United States United States
    Absolutely LOVED this hostel. Stayed in a twin room so it felt luxurious compared to shared hostels, and we absolutely loved the common areas and tropical feel of this place. Felt like a getaway vs a hostel
  • Rona
    United States United States
    Awesome vibe and wonderful staff! The place was hopping, and everyone was having a great time playing pool, sipping cold drinks, grooving with the onsite DJ and getting satiated by the scrumptious wood fire pizza guys. We stayed in one of the...
  • Therese
    Austria Austria
    The entire property was expansive, with plenty of space and many animals to see. There’s a cool on-site restaurant, so you can grab food or drinks anytime. It’s located very close to the beach, and the vibe was truly unique.
  • Sam
    Australia Australia
    It was a beautiful forest setting with amazing staff who cared and were friendly
  • Héloïse
    Australia Australia
    amazing stay! loved it so much I really enjoyed the perfect location to see the sunset in horseshoe bay and the facilities are beautiful 😊
  • Silvia
    Denmark Denmark
    I slept in the cozy bus. The location was great. The bus stop is in front of the hostel. The pool area is nice. The kitchen is big.
  • Jessica
    Brazil Brazil
    amazing facilities, beautiful place, the nature and the vines are awesome great room, great beds, cafe is awesome, kitchen is good and clean, toilets are perfect
  • Nelli
    Austria Austria
    The private cabins were very comfortable and clean! Water and glases were provided in the fridge, decoration was nice, aircon worked perfectly for the first day, bathroom quite clean, big kitchen, big property so felt like a resort, good bar area...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For reservations under the same name and dates, which exceed 5 rooms or consist of more than 10 people, or extend beyond 14 days, our Group and Longstay Payment and Cancellation Policy will apply, regardless of the selected rate upon booking.

Group and Longstay Payment and Cancellation Policy:

A 50% deposit of the total amount is required to secure the booking. We will notify the guest prior to charging the credit card provided. Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable.

The remaining 50% of the booking must be settled at least 15 days before the scheduled arrival date and is also nonrefundable.

We will charge this remaining amount to the credit card provided 15 days in advance. In the event of nonpayment, we will notify you by email, requesting an alternative payment method within 48 hours. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the booking will be canceled, and no refund will be issued.

Upon check-in all guests are required to present a government-issued photo identification (e.g. passport, national ID or driving license) along with the credit card used for booking under the same name. Please note that guests staying in dormitories must be 18 years of age or older.

Towel rental is available at 6 AUD for guests staying in community rooms.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply

Please inform Selina Magnetic Island in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This establishment operates as a cashless facility, and at this time, we do not accept cash as a form of payment. Please note that each guest is required to present a valid credit card and photo ID during check-in. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in our inability to accept your reservation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Our reception is not available 24 hours. If you plan to check in after 11 pm, please take note of the phone number posted on the entrance door. Upon your arrival, kindly call this number, and we will promptly assist you with the check-in process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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